ASA Arena

ASA Arena
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Former namesMongolian National Circus
AddressSükhbaatar, Ulaanbaatar
Mongolia
Coordinates47°54′43.27″N 106°54′26.24″E / 47.9120194°N 106.9072889°E / 47.9120194; 106.9072889
OwnerAsashoryu D.Dagvadorj
Typecircus
Construction
Built1971
Renovated2020
Construction costUS$7.4 million
ArchitectYa.Sharkhuu

The ASA Arena, formerly Mongolian National Circus (Mongolian: Монгол Улсын Цирк), is a circus and event venue in Sükhbaatar District, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

History

The circus building was built in 1971 with a US$7.4 million loan from Romania.[1] In 2008, the circus was privatized by former sumo grand champion Asashoryu D.Dagvadorj and then renamed the venue as Asa Circus.[2][3] In 2020, the interior of the circus underwent renovation.[4]

Architecture

The shape of the circus building resembles traditional round hat down by women in Ulaanbaatar. The building was designed by architect Ya.Sharkhuu.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ AFP (6 October 2023). "Mongolia's circus performers fight to preserve their craft". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
  2. ^ a b Анхтуяа, Б. (3 December 2019). "The tragedy of the Mongolian National Circus". News.mn. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
  3. ^ "Mongolians are circus stars all over the world, except at home". The Business Times. 26 December 2023. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
  4. ^ Анхтуяа, Б. (16 October 2020). "Is Asashoryu D.Davgadorj demolishing Mongolia's only circus?". News.mn. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
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